VP Operations Director

3 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Leonardo Full time

Job Title: VP Operations Director

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced VP Operations Director to join our team at Leonardo in Edinburgh. As a global leader in defence electronics, we deliver mission-critical systems for situational awareness, electronic warfare, and surveillance across land, sea, and air.

The successful candidate will lead Operations for the Edinburgh-based business in partnership with the site SVP and other senior stakeholders. This role will lead and coordinate all Operations site-based activities, including Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Health Safety & Environment (HSE), Security, and Facilities Management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the site Operations Team positively and provide a high-quality professional service to the business.
  • Ensure Operations team behaviours and attitudes reflect business values, apply appropriate professional standards, set targets, and review individual performance regularly.
  • Accountable for all Manufacturing elements of the Manufacturing Plan, including Supply Chain Management.
  • Manage and optimize inventory in accordance with lean manufacturing principles and business targets.
  • Ensure Quality, Health Safety & Environment (HSE), and Security governance and compliance aspects are managed across the site.

Requirements:

  • Demonstrated performance in a similar role.
  • Numerate and analytical with a high level of drive and commitment – results-focused.
  • Experience in businesses that are manufacturing complex electro/mechanical products is highly desirable.
  • Experience in transformation, continuous improvement, and latest digital manufacturing technologies is highly desirable.
  • Understanding and awareness of the requirements of Quality & HSE in a complex regulatory environment and business.
  • Good communicator, with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
  • Degree in a relevant subject.

What We Offer:

  • Flexible working hours with hybrid working options.
  • Company-funded flexible benefits, including private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology, and lifestyle options.
  • Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave, and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.
  • Award-winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution).
  • Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support, and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion.
  • Discounted Gym membership and Cycle to work scheme.
  • Free access to over 4000 online courses via Coursera.
  • Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member.
  • Bonus scheme in place for all employees at management level and below.

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